Lacey continued with the show and was examined at the scene by paramedics, according to the statement from circus owners Feld Entertainment.

He is expected to perform during Friday night’s performance, circus officials said.

No further information on his injury is currently available.

Lisa Reed, a Pearland mom who was at the circus Thursday, had this to say on Facebook about the incident: “Fun time was had by all at the circus. Saw the lion tamer get his hand ripped open. Never seen the kitties so agitated!”